TMBROTHER TRAVEL

THE GRAND VIETNAM 20 DAYS

Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sapa - Hanoi - Phong Nha - DMZ - Hue - Hoian - Nhatrang - Mekong Delta - Tay Ninh Cu Chi Tunnels - Saigon

Day 1: HANOI - ARRIVAL (-/-/-)
You are arrival at our thousand years Capital - Hanoi city. Our guide will welcome you at the airport Noi Bai Airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of city. It is time for you to relax after long journey. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: HANOI - HALONG B/-/-)
Today we leave Hanoi to Halong bay. Upon arrival, we will embark to a junk /boat for a cruise around Ha Long Bay. While the junk cruising caves, grottoes, floating villages on Ha Long bay, having seafood meals on boat. Stop for a while for an excursing to Surprise Caves, (Grotto of Surprises) and Swimming, Kayaking if weather permitted. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing (if weather permitted). Overnight on board.

Day 3: HALONG - HANOI - LAOCAI (B/-/-)
In the morning, cruising more in the Halong bay before return to the Halong pier. Having lunch in Halong before return back Hanoi. Having a dinner at a local restaurant before taking a night train to Sapa.

Day 4: LAOCAI - SAPA (B/-/-)
Arrive at Lao Cai train station at about 6.30. Take a transfer to Sapa. Check in at the hotel and freshen your up with breakfast in the good weather of Sapa. Visit Sapa town afterward and in the afternoon, take a 2km short trekking to Cat Cat Village, the home of H'mong minority.

Day 5: SAPA - LAOCAI (B/-/-)
Trekking more or take a short drive by land cruise to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages, home of H'mong and Day ethic. Along the way are slope rice field, bamboo valley , rustic villages and villager daily work. Return to Sapa and take a transfer to Lao Cai station for night train to Hanoi.

Day 6: LAOCAI - HANOI (B/-/-)
Arrive in Hanoi in the morning. Leisure time in the morning. And start exploring Hanoi center, visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Tran Quoc pagoda, Quan Thanh temple, Army Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower. Last of day is go to Thang Long theatre for enjoying the Water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 7: HANOI - CITY TOUR (B/-/-)
In the morning to visit Hanoi Hilton prison and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature). In the afternoon, either visit to Vietnamese artist's house and his gallery or drive to Van Phuc village, famous traditional silk making village or just go shopping around Silk shops and Art shop in Hang Gai street. Tonight you take a night train to Dong Hoi.

Day 8: DONG HOI - PHONG NHA - KE BANG NATIONAL PARK (B/-/-)
After check - in, relaxing, then we will drive you to visit Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Getting on boat and cruise on the world's longest underground river to Phong Nha Cave. The deeper one penetrates, the more magical are the natural aspects of the caves. After on boat for 700m, a large dry passage is appear, then you can walk to discover the cave for 500m more. You will have a chance to explore the remain of Cham Altars and Inscriptions inside. Overnight in Dong Hoi Town.

Day 9: DONG HOI - DMZ - HUE (B/-/-)
Drive along Ho Chi Minh Trail back to Hue with a stopover at historic Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River and the famous Vinh Moc Tunnel. Continue the drive to Hue. Overnight in Hue.

Day 10: HUE (B/-/-)
Today we start the tour with the visit to Imperial Citadel and King Minh Mang tomb, King Tu Duc Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda. Then we will embark in a boat cruise along Perfume river to admire sunset and enjoy Vietnamese traditional folk song on boat. Overnight in Hue.

Day 11: HUE - HOIAN (B/-/-)
Today we will heading to Hoi An through Hai Van pass, and Lang Co beach – one of the most beautiful beach of Vietnam. Visit Cham museum on the way, Cham museum is the open air collection of Cham sculpture. Many of the sandstone carvings are breathtaking. After check-in at hotel, visit the Ancient town. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 12: HOIAN (B/-/-)
After breakfast, take a private car from Hoi An Town to My Son Holy Land. Back to Hoi An for lunch. Leisure time in the afternoon for beach activities or relax on the bank of Thu Bon river or shopping around. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 13: HOIAN - DANANG - NHATRANG (B/-/-)
Transfer to Da Nang Airport to fly to Nha trang around noon. Relax on the beach of Nha Trang. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 14: NHATRANG (B/-L/-)
You will have one day boat trip. Firstly we will go to Mun Island, the best site for snorkeling where you will see lots of live colorful corals and fish. This site has been officially protected under the support of Danish Government. Relax, sunbath and swimming at Tam island. Then visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island. At this place, you will see the life of the many sea species of Nha Trang ocean that being made in a smaller world of this aquarium. Return to Nha Trang about 16:00. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 15: NHATRANG - SAIGON (B/-/-)
Cham Po Nagar Towers, the site can not be missed when visiting Nha Trang. Cham Po Nagar Towers is one of the best architectures of Cham People. Leisure on the beach until the transfer time to Cam Ranh Airport for late flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight at Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 16: SAIGON - CITY TOUR (B/-/-)
Full day city tour. Our tour start by visit Reunification Palace, then visit War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral. After lunch, we continue to visit Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Pagoda, on the way back bustling Chinatown is should not be missed as well. Overnight at Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 17: SAIGON - MEKONG DELTA (B/-/-)
This Mekong Delta trip provides you a look at varieties of the life and scenery on the Mekong River itself as well as on the bank of the river. Start the trip by a drive to Vinh Long, which on the way is green/yellow rice paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. On arrival, you will embark a boat for cruising the Mekong river with a passing floating Cai Be Market. Along the river is more exploring the local life, farmer and handicraft productions. The boat continues toward Can Tho, you will have a chance enjoy sunset on the way to Can Tho. Overnight at Can Tho city.

Day 18: MEKONG DELTA - SAIGON (B/-/-)
The watery world of the Mekong Delta is home to many bustling floating markets. This day you will a boat trip exploring the vibrant floating market of Cai Rang and Phong Dien, whose the trading way is unique; each boat usually sells one particular item. After an impressive boat trip, you are back to Ho Chi Minh via My Tho with stop over a Bonsai garden. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 19: SAIGON - TAY NINH - CUCHI TUNNELS (B/-/-)
Drive a long way on the country side of Vietnam to Tay Ninh, 100km from Ho Chi Minh city. On arrival to the head quarter of Cao Dai religious, you will have a chance to witness the daily ceremony at Cao Dai Holy See, and meet followers come to attend the ceremony wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity and Buddhism. Having lunch at a local restaurant then continue the trip to Cu Chi, visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight at Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 20: SAIGON - DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure.

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SERVICES INCLUDES:
English or French speaking guide
Accommodation at 3-star hotels
Luxury overnight junk in Halong Bay
Transportation by A/C vehicles
Train ticket from Hanoi-Lao Cai with soft sleeper
Train ticket with soft sleeper from Hanoi to Dong Hoi
Domestic flight from Danang to Nhatrang with airport taxes
Domestic flight from Nhatrang to Saigon with airport taxes
Boat trip in Phong Nha, Mekong Delta
Dragon boat in Hue
Admission adn permit

SERVICES NOT INCLUDES:
International flight and visa arrangement
Meals, drinks and personal expenses (laundry, phone call, tip...)
Travel insurance